Deir Rafat, Catholic monastery in Mateh Yehuda, Israel
The Deir Rafat monastery complex consists of two wings, with one section dedicated to hospitality centers and the other housing the monastic community.
Latin Patriarch Luigi Barlassina established the monastery in 1927 during the British Mandate of Palestine, initially operating as a boarding school and orphanage.
The church ceiling displays the words of the Hail Mary prayer written in 280 different languages, representing the global reach of Catholic devotion.
Visitors can access the monastery from Tuesday through Saturday between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with advance reservations required for group visits.
A bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, measuring 6 meters in height, stands prominently on the church facade above the inscription 'Reginae Palestinae'.
Location: Mateh Yehuda Regional Council
Founders: Luigi Barlassina
Elevation above the sea: 249 m
GPS coordinates: 31.77598,34.94632
Latest update: March 18, 2025 01:44
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